Lavatory enclosure



Dec. 30, 1941. c. A. NIMICK ETAL 2,268,264

LAVATORY ENCLOSURE Filed June 27, 1959 s Sheets-Sheet s 'INVENTORS GHHELERS H. NIMICK "-11 Gzs-o/ecs L. W557" ATTORNEY Patented Dec. 30, 1941 LAVATORY nuotoscan pany, a corporation of Pennsylvania; 1

Application June 27, 1939, Serial No. 281,388

2 Claims.

Thepresent invention relates to building constructions and more particularly to lavatory enclosures in which the structural elements are suspended from overhead supports.

One object of the present invention is the provision of lavatory enclosures wherein the stall partitions and stiles are suspended from overhead supports, in order that there will be no obstructions at the floor level.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be more readily apparent from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment thereof.

In the ordinary lavatory or wash-room, maintenance of sanitary conditions is of utmost importance. To this end, designers and architects have been accustomed to specify the use of tile,

structural glass and other materials which may precaution, it is not possible to effect a thoroughly satisfactory cleansing.

Briefly stated, the present invention contemplates a suspension of the structural glass elements from ceiling supports in order that the floor level will be unobstructed to permit rapid and efficient cleaning thereof.

In the drawings, Figure l is a front elevational view of a lavatory enclosure constructed in accordance with the provisions of our invention.

Figure 2 is a sectional view taken substantially along the line II-II of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a vertical sectional view, on an enlarged scale, taken substantially along the line III- -III of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a horizontal sectional view taken substantially along the line IVIV of Figure 1.

Figure 5 is a horizontal sectional View taken substantially along the line V-V of Figure 1. Figure 6 is a vertical sectional View taken along thekline VI-VI of Figure 5.

Referring to the drawings, beams I, substantially of L-shape in cross section, are secured to the framework of the building in spaced parallel relation above the line of the ceiling of the room selected for the lavatory. Anchoring bolts 2 are secured between the beams l at spaced intervals therealong and are held in place by nuts 3, as shown in Figure 3. Flanges 4, substantially of U-shape in cross section, are positioned upon the downwardly-extending portions of the bolts 2 and secured thereon by nuts 5. These flanges, with the open end lowermost, receive stile sections 1, of structural glass, which are secured therein by means of horizontal bolts 8.

A vertical strap [0, of stainless steel or other suitable metal is positioned to the rear of the stile 1, extending substantially the entire length thereof andbeing supported from the flange 4 by the bolt 8. A stirrup I2 is mounted at the lower end of the strap II) by any suitable means, as for example, screws l3, and provides an inwardly-extending ledge upon which a partition plate I5 rests. The partition l5, which is also of structural glass extends the full depth of the enclosure and is anchored along one side in the wall of the lavatory room by any suitable means (not shown).

At spaced intervals along the center stile 1, angle braces l8, substantially of L-shape in cross section, are secured by'means of bolts l9 which extend through the stile. The braces l8 extend over the forward edge of the partition [5 and are secured thereto by means of bolts 20. The side stiles 1 may be anchored intothe walls of the rooms by any suitable arrangement of braces or brackets (not shown).

The remaining sides of theenclosures are lined with plates 22 of structural glass, secured to the walls 23 by means of mastic or other cement. If it is desired, the walls ,23 may be finished, with tile or other material. Trim plates 24 which are preferably of structural glass may be utilized where necessary to cover existing base boards 25 and to complete the wall lining. Doors 21 are secured to the side stiles 1 through hinges 28 and suitable latches (not shown) are provided upon the center stile l in order that the doors may be locked. The overhead supporting structure is concealed by a frame 30, which may be plastered or otherwise finished to conform to the remainder of the lavatory room.

The most important feature of the construction is the reinforcing strap l0 which backs the center stile and aids in supporting the partition.

plate l5. Since these members depend from the ceiling, the presence of the reinforcing steel strap l 0 will serve to maintain the relation of the center stile and partition in the event one or the other should crack. Breakage of the center stile would not be accompanied by displacement tails and expansion to larger installations will be possible without departing from the spiritof the invention'or the scope of the appended claims What we claim is:

adjacent stiles, supporting means secured to the metal straps and engaging the partitions, and means for interlocking the stiles and partitions.

2. In a lavatory structural unit, front stiles of frangible material suspended from suitable overhead supports, metal straps extending downwardly from the overhead supports, lying along the rear surfaces of the stiles, and terminating at a point above the lower edges of the stiles, stirrups secured to the lower end of the straps, partition sections composed throughout their thickness of frangible material disposed rearward'ly of l. A lavatory enclosure comprising stiles "and partitions of structural glass, overhead hangers for securing the stiles and partitions: to the, en-

head hangers separating the partitions from the the. stiles in angular relation thereto, resting upon the stirrups, and supported thereby,'and means I 15; for interlocking the stiles and partitions. I closure, metal straps dependent from the over-l.

CHARLES A. NIMICK. GEORGE L. WEST. 

